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Jonathan Essex, Green Party county councillor, referenced a planned tree felling by Sheffield council when he discussed the move.

He said: "That is outrageous. Ancient trees should be protected.

"You can prop a building up that is subsiding but it would take six generations to replace that tree.

"Neither Guildford or Sheffield council should justify cutting down an ancient tree to save money. Sheffield has put on hold its point‎less plans, this tree should've been protected to stay standing as a landmark to what we value most."